Tacoma Engagement Summer Session |Amanda Howse Photography

Engagements

January 30, 2022

Tacoma Engagement Summer Session

Where can I even begin with Amy and Matt’s Tacoma engagement summer session?! These two lovebirds have been dating for roughly one decade and finally decided to tie the knot this past fall. I love client referrals and these two were first introduced to me by Amy’s cousins.  My clients are the best! When they choose to share my name with their friends and family because they loved their photos and experience with their session, just as much as I did, it truly is AH-mazing! Amy and Matt were such a fun couple to work with and brought their bright and vibrant energy to every one of the shots, even if it was SO warm from that end of July heat! 

Couple Posed on Red Brick Wall | Engagement photoshoot posing ideas, Colorful Tacoma locations for engagement shots, Green summer dresses | Photographed by the Best Tacoma Engagement Photographer Amanda Howse Photography
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Romantic Photo of Woman on Window Ledge | Black and White photo, Brick background Engagement Locations, Sitting poses for couple portraits | Photographed by the Best Tacoma Engagement Photographer Amanda Howse Photography

Dancing at Point Defiance and Opera Alley 

I simply love summer in the PNW, and there aren’t many more perfect places to capture the beauty of this summer engagement session than at the Tacoma locations Amy and Matt picked. We started off at Opera Alley, right down the street from Studio 253, to get some shots with the gorgeous red brick background and green window ledge that complimented Amy’s green polka dot dress so well! And we can’t forget about that yellow garage which these two showed off like no other. I love a couple that isn’t afraid to embrace their bold surroundings and even dance a little! From there we made our way to Point Defiance to get some more shots in the park and get to know our couple a little better closer to their home! 

Modern Couple Cuddling for City Engagement Portraits | Fun Ideas for engaged couples, Tasteful touching when being photographed, Green dress ideas, Black and white photoshoots | Photographed by the Best Tacoma Engagement Photographer Amanda Howse Photography

Timeless Summer Outfit Changes 

Amy picked the most perfect variety of colorful and light summer dresses that worked so well with the bright red and yellow backgrounds of Opera Alley and natural greens of the trees and flowers at Point Defiance. Bright, vibrant, and fun are the best three words that I can use to describe this couple and their shoot! To complete her outfits, Amy had her hair and makeup professionally done by the wonderful Tracie, who I’ve had the privilege to work with for years. Tracie’s goal was to enhance the natural beauty that Amy already radiated, and she nailed it! Although, does the dress or makeup even matter when you look at each other the way that Amy and Matt do? AH-mazing.

Close up Engagement Photograph of Couple on Steps | Smiling for Engagement Photos, Couple Holding Hands, Summertime Engagement Inspiration | Photographed by the Best Tacoma Engagement Photographer Amanda Howse Photography
Loving Couple Embracing in Summer Engagement Session | Idyllic flower backgrounds for Tacoma engagement photographs, Blue summer dress, How to pose for Engagement photoshoots | Photographed by the Best Tacoma Engagement Photographer Amanda Howse Photography
Engagement Photoshoot Under a Park Gazebo | Posing with engagement ring and flowers, Cute couple inspiration for engagement portraits, Fun places to have your engagement photos taken in Tacoma, Point Defiance gazebo pictures | Photographed by the Best Tacoma Engagement Photographer Amanda Howse Photography

Fun, Laid-Back Engagement Session

Engagement sessions are such an awesome way for couples to celebrate their love for each other before the hustle and bustle of the big day. It’s a time for them to have fun and truly showcase what makes their love unique and special to them! I simply love my clients, and Amy and Matt made this session SO much fun! From dancing and snuggling (I know, how sweet!), to relaxing on the Spanish Steps near the new McMenamins in Tacoma, they transported us to another time. This shoot had all the natural fun that I hope every couple can have during their photo session and is exactly what I aim to capture for each couple so that they can share in these memories for a lifetime!  How adorable are these two? I can’t wait to share their wedding day from last fall.

Engaged Happy Couple with Green and Floral Background | Sweet poses for engagement photographs, Summertime Engagement portrait inspiration, Blue color scheme outfit ideas | Photographed by the Best Tacoma Engagement Photographer Amanda Howse Photography
Couple Seated Under Park Gazebo | Smiling in engagement photographs, Best engagement photographs poses for parks, Outfit ideas for engaged couples | Photographed by the Best Tacoma Engagement Photographer Amanda Howse Photography
Woman in Green Polka Dots Leaning on Brick Wall | Separate couples photographs, Black and white next to color, Posing without your partner in engagement photoshoot | Photographed by the Best Tacoma Engagement Photographer Amanda Howse Photography
Hands Holding Pink flowers and a Ring | Engagement ring photograph Ideas, Engagement ring inspiration, Flowers and rings | Photographed by the Best Tacoma Engagement Photographer Amanda Howse Photography

Let us Schedule Your Tacoma Engagements Portraits! 

If you’re recently engaged, or got engaged a while ago and just haven’t had your pictures taken yet, let us schedule an engagement portrait session for you! Your love is worth celebrating and we promise you’ll cherish the memories! Feel free to reach out to me anytime on my website. You can also email me at [email protected] or call/text 530-412-0730 to schedule your shoot!

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